The UK Business Travel Guide provides a range of valuable travel information to assist business travellers. The guide contains facts on the United Kingdom, visa information, business customs, useful tips and other resources. An understanding of other cultures, languages, customs and etiquette can be of great importance to business travellers and give a real advantage to ensuring a successful business trip.
UK Guide
UK Quick Facts
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
UK Map
UK Weather
UK Quick Facts
Country: United Kingdom
Capital: London
Currency: Pound Sterling (£)
Population: 60 Million
Area total: 242,500 sq km
Languages: English, Welsh, Gaelic
Time Zone: GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Daylight Saving Details: Starts in late March until late October
Electricity: 240V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 44
GDP: USD 2,247bn (2010)
Religion: Predominately Christian (Anglican, Catholic, Methodist) with Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Jewish minorities.
Political System: Constitutional monarchy
Internet Domain: .uk
Visa Requirements
No visa requirement for national of EU member states. No visa need for US and Canadian nationals for visits less than six months. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: UK Visas
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is widely observed with conservative suit colours the norm. Punctuality is important for meetings and greetings for business usually consist of a handshake. Personal space is deemed as important in the UK over friendly actions should be avoided. Having business lunches are an accepted way of doing business.
Travel Advice and Tips
Most trips to the UK for both business visitors and tourists are likely to pleasant and incident free. In order to keep it that way it is always wise to be careful and vigilant of your surrounds and environment. Big cities such as London can be crowded especially on public transport, ensure valuables are not on show and are put away. Beware of pickpockets and especially so in crowded public places.
Travel Checklist: See our Travel Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP whether you require any travel vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included, it is usually around 10%
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
January 2: New Year's Day
January 3: New Year Holiday (Scotland)
March 17: St Patrick’s Day (Northern Ireland)
April 6: Good Friday
April 8: Easter Monday
May 7: Early May Bank Holiday
June 4: Spring Bank Holiday
June 5: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
July 12: Battle of the Boyne / Orangemen's Day (Northern Ireland)
August 27: Summer Bank Holiday
November 30: St Andrew’s Day (Scotland)
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Boxing Day
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
